Becoming an Apprentice Plumber means: • Entering a process of Life long learning

• Gaining Professional
Qualifications

• Getting paid as you learn

An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, providing the dual benefit of gaining a nationally recognised qualification whilst being paid as you work. Over the course of your four year apprenticeship, you will work to achieve the SVQ level 3 in MES Domestic Plumbing. Modern Apprenticeships are a combination of work-based and college/training centre training and you will spend approximately 36 weeks at college spread over the first three years of your apprenticeship.

There are a number of documents available through this site which you can download and use to submit relevant information to SPTS and some useful updates on apprentice training. more >

The programme is designed to train apprentices in all aspects of domestic plumbing and heating and is "employer lead" which means you need to find an employer who will take you on as an apprentice.You can search for plumbing firms here or you can use Yellow Pages or other directories.

SNIPEF Training Services acts as the Managing Agent & Training Provider for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) in Plumbing in Scotland.